Certificate I in General Education for Adults
National ID: 22472VIC | State ID: BEH69
Do you want to take control of your future?
When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.
You will learn
- how to make a plan
- simple reading and writing
- how to make simple documents
- basic computer skills
- simple maths, working with money
You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.
Our Focus on Flexible Options
Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study whenever and wherever suits you. Flexible options can include online learning, workplace assessment, recognition of prior learning and correspondence type programs that can sometimes be supplemented by block or focussed delivery.
We strive to offer a mix of flexible options that suit your needs. Typically flexible learning options are open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start any time and completed within 6 months of your start date. Choose the right amount of units for you to study at any given time.
Our Self Paced External courses can be accessed anywhere and anytime, regardless of your geographical location!
Important information
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Job opportunities
This qualification aims to improve your academic skills to undertake further training and education and enhance your employment opportunities
Study pathway
Further study opportunities
Central Regional TAFE has many further study opportunities available. Check out our Course Guide for all your future study options.
How to apply
On Campus (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Visit our
Apply and Enrol page to find out how to apply for full-time, part-time or online courses.
Flexible and Other Study Types
We take applications for many of our flexible courses all year round. Visit the
Apply and Enrol page and use our Applicant Portal to lodge your application anytime.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
For apprenticeships and traineeships, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. Find out more
here.
International Students
International students please visit
www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au 
Short Courses and Skill Sets
Enrol in a short course or skill set by:
Calling your local campus on 1800 672 700 or completing the short course enquiry form at the bottom of your selected course page.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
Available all year round, 2019
Merredin Campus - Self Paced Onsite
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 month/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Merredin Campus |
| How |
Flexible delivery
Online delivery
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Students are required to complete 2 core units and 14 electives listed below to attain this qualification. Study at your own pace, however you may be required to attend workshops on-campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22384 |
Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio |
| VU22385 |
Plan and undertake a project |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| ICTICT103 |
Use, communicate and search securely on the internet |
| VU22379 |
Identify community options |
| VU22381 |
Identify features of the health care system |
| VU22382 |
Identify major events in Australian history |
| VU22386 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22387 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22388 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes |
| VU22389 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22391 |
Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22392 |
Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22393 |
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace |
| VU22394 |
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22395 |
Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22396 |
Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22397 |
Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22398 |
Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts |
| VU22399 |
Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22400 |
Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts |
| VU22401 |
Undertake a simple investigation of science in the community |
| VU22429 |
Investigate features of Australian culture |
Northam Campus - Self Paced Onsite
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 month/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Northam Campus |
| How |
Flexible delivery
Online delivery
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Students are required to complete 2 core units and 14 electives listed below to attain this qualification. Study at your own pace, however you may be required to attend workshops on-campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22384 |
Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio |
| VU22385 |
Plan and undertake a project |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU111 |
Operate a personal digital device |
| BSBITU112 |
Develop keyboard skills |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
| ICTICT106 |
Operate presentation packages |
| VU22379 |
Identify community options |
| VU22387 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22388 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes |
| VU22389 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22392 |
Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22393 |
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace |
| VU22394 |
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22395 |
Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22396 |
Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22397 |
Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22400 |
Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts |
| VU22402 |
Undertake a simple investigation of health and well being |
| VU22403 |
Undertake a simple investigation of an environmental issue |
| BSBITU201 |
Produce simple word processed documents |
Option
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22386 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22390 |
Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity |
| VU22391 |
Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22398 |
Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts |
| VU22399 |
Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations |
Available all year round, 2020
Kalgoorlie Campus - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Kalgoorlie Campus |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22384 |
Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio |
| VU22385 |
Plan and undertake a project |
| VU22386 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22391 |
Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22397 |
Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| FNSFLT202 |
Develop and use a savings plan |
| VU22375 |
Apply basic computer skills to language learning |
| VU22388 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes |
| VU22389 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22390 |
Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity |
| VU22392 |
Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22393 |
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace |
| VU22395 |
Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22396 |
Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22398 |
Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts |
| VU22399 |
Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Northam Campus - Self Paced External
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 month/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Northam Campus |
| How |
External mode
Flexible
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Students are required to complete 2 core units and 14 electives listed below to attain this qualification. Study at your own pace, however you may be required to attend workshops on-campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22384 |
Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio |
| VU22385 |
Plan and undertake a project |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU111 |
Operate a personal digital device |
| BSBITU112 |
Develop keyboard skills |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
| ICTICT102 |
Operate word-processing applications |
| ICTICT105 |
Operate spreadsheet applications |
| ICTICT106 |
Operate presentation packages |
| VU22379 |
Identify community options |
| VU22386 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22387 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22388 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes |
| VU22389 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22391 |
Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22392 |
Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22393 |
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace |
| VU22394 |
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22395 |
Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22396 |
Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22397 |
Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22398 |
Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts |
| VU22399 |
Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22400 |
Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts |
| VU22403 |
Undertake a simple investigation of an environmental issue |
Northam Campus - Self Paced Onsite
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 month/s |
| When |
Available all year round |
| Where |
Northam Campus |
| How |
Flexible delivery
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Students are required to complete 2 core units and 14 electives listed below to attain this qualification. Study at your own pace, however you may be required to attend workshops on-campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22384 |
Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio |
| VU22385 |
Plan and undertake a project |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU111 |
Operate a personal digital device |
| BSBITU112 |
Develop keyboard skills |
| HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
| ICTICT102 |
Operate word-processing applications |
| ICTICT105 |
Operate spreadsheet applications |
| ICTICT106 |
Operate presentation packages |
| VU22379 |
Identify community options |
| VU22386 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22387 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22388 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes |
| VU22389 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22391 |
Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22392 |
Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22393 |
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace |
| VU22394 |
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22395 |
Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22396 |
Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22397 |
Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22398 |
Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts |
| VU22399 |
Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22400 |
Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts |
| VU22403 |
Undertake a simple investigation of an environmental issue |
Semester 1, 2020
Geraldton Campus - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Geraldton Campus |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU21664 |
Prepare for employment |
| VU22384 |
Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio |
| VU22385 |
Plan and undertake a project |
| VU22386 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22387 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22389 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22391 |
Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22392 |
Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22394 |
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22395 |
Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22396 |
Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22397 |
Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22400 |
Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22104 |
Prepare simple budgets |
| VU22390 |
Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity |
| BSBITU101 |
Operate a personal computer |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2, 2019
Geraldton Campus - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where |
Geraldton Campus |
| How |
Face to face (class room)
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Students are required to complete 2 core units and 14 electives listed below to attain this qualification.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22384 |
Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio |
| VU22385 |
Plan and undertake a project |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU21664 |
Prepare for employment |
| VU22104 |
Prepare simple budgets |
| VU22386 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22387 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22389 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22390 |
Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity |
| VU22391 |
Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22392 |
Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22394 |
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22395 |
Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22396 |
Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22397 |
Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22400 |
Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts |
| BSBITU101 |
Operate a personal computer |
Kalgoorlie Campus - Self Paced Onsite
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2019 |
| Where |
Kalgoorlie Campus |
| How |
Flexible delivery
Online delivery
|
Fees and charges
Find our Indicative Price List here.
At Central Regional TAFE, three types of fees may be charged.
Course Fees
The course fee is determined by multiplying the tuition fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit.
Resource Fees
Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by the College to be consumed or transfromed by students in the course of instruction, such as workshop materials, workbooks and essential uniforms.
Other Fees
Other fees may be charged for goods or services that are not essential to the course such as parking, membership to student organisations and security passes.
In addition to these fees students may need to purchase textbooks, uniforms and other course specific equipment. Your Pre Enrolment Information package will provide additional information if these are required.
Units
Students are required to complete 2 core units and 14 electives listed below to attain this qualification. Study at your own pace, however you may be required to attend workshops on-campus.
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| VU22384 |
Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio |
| VU22385 |
Plan and undertake a project |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU112 |
Develop keyboard skills |
| VU22375 |
Apply basic computer skills to language learning |
| VU22386 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22388 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity for employment purposes |
| VU22389 |
Engage with texts of limited complexity to participate in the community |
| VU22390 |
Participate in spoken interactions of limited complexity |
| VU22391 |
Create texts of limited complexity for personal purposes |
| VU22392 |
Create texts of limited complexity for learning purposes |
| VU22393 |
Create texts of limited complexity to participate in the workplace |
| VU22395 |
Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22396 |
Work with and interpret directions in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22397 |
Work with measurement in familiar and routine situations |
| VU22398 |
Work with and interpret statistical information in familiar and routine texts |
| VU22399 |
Work with design and shape in familiar and routine situations |
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